On the Radio

Seven days

Today Elaine Paige Radio 2, 1pm

Elaine presents a special themed show, featuring a starry selection of show tunes from musicals and musical films inspired by real-life stories, events, and people.

Monday Curious Under The Stars Radio 4, 10.45am

First in the latest series of the magical drama set in Glan Don, a mysterious village perched on the wild Welsh coast. Diane returns to the village to find Gareth and Emlyn are running the pub into the ground. And then disaster strikes.

Tuesday Malcolm Arnold Festival 2019 Radio 3, 7pm

With the cancellation of live music events, BBC Radio 3 is giving listeners a chance to hear notable recently recorded concerts by the same ensembles who should have been heard in tonight’s live programme.

Wednesday The Folk Show With Mark Radcliffe Radio 2, 7pm

Mark brings listeners the best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

Thursday The Man Behind The Map World Service, 9am

Documentary about Flemish cartographer Gerard Mercator, who came up with his elegant world map of 1569. Nearly 500 years later, Mercator’s model is still the standard for modern map-making.

Friday Lauren Laverne 6 Music, 8.30am

Lauren is joined by rapper and author Akala. His debut album It’s Not A Rumour earned him the MOBO Award for Best Hip Hop Act in 2006, and he has since gone on to achieve critical and commercial success.

Saturday Mark Kermode Scala, 1pm

The UK’s best-loved film critic and broadcaster presents his weekly journey around movie music.